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CRICOS course code: 088051F

Level of study: Bachelor’s Degrees

Summary

The Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Applied Public Health is a double degree for people interested in the biomedical, community and population aspects of health. Students will be introduced to the sub-disciplines of Biomedical Science including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, immunology and microbiology. Studies in public health address the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health by improving social and political systems. Public health includes environmental, economic, technical, educational and legislative measures.

Combine compassion for humanity and a commitment to social justice with a sound theoretical understanding of processes affecting disadvantaged communities and individuals both locally and internationally.

Careers

Graduates of the Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Applied Public Health can enter a wide range of public health or biomedical science careers, such as:

public health officer

community development worker

policy analyst

program evaluator

health educator

project officer and consumer advocate

within a variety of organisations such as:

government health departments

population health units

community health centres

non–governmental health organisations (NGOs)

advocacy groups

international health agencies

not-for-profit organisations

pharmaceutical and medical technology companies.

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